Gas bottle prices suffer “large increase” from Wednesday
April will see the prices we all pay for bottled gas increasing ‘dramatically’. Mafalda Trigo, vice-president of ANAREC – the national association of fuel salespeople – has told CNN Portugal
Shelters unite to support dogs rescued from abuse case
Animal welfare organisations across Portugal have once again shown the strength of cooperation during times of crisis, following a large-scale animal welfare intervention in the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo, Alentejo. The
Housing crisis: state-owned property valued at €17.6 million goes under hammer
Four state-owned properties, valued at around €17.6 million, will be going under the hammer tomorrow at auction – the idea being that proceeds will be ploughed into ‘public housing policies’.
Pest control called in for PM’s official residence
It isn’t just the nation’s court buildings (and schools) that are plagued by ‘pest infestations’: the higher echelons of government also have to deal with them, and in a sense,
First sheep show a shear success in Algarvian village
They say “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb”. This past spring weekend, lambs and sheep came to Amorosa (São Bartolomeu de Messines), a small
Lagoa pays tribute to world champ Gerson Baldé
The municipal council of Lagoa has praised Algarve-born athlete Gerson Baldé after he was crowned indoor world champion in the long jump this month, setting a new national record in
All set for sizzling start to Easter week
Easter week starts with clear skies and rising temperatures. Maximums could reach 26º Celsius on Tuesday and Wednesday, although nights will remain cold, meteorologist Angela Lourenço has told Lusa. The
Loulé mayor slams “poor service” provided by waste and power companies
The mayor of Loulé has slammed two key service providers, accusing them of failing residents while continuing to receive millions of euros in public funds. Quoted in a council press
Ryanair pulls out of Azores
Ryanair has flown its last flight to the Azores – meaning the roughly 100,000 visitors per year who used the airline to travel to the archipelago will now have to
Superbike: Bulega dominates in Portimão as Oliveira shines at home with triple podium
It was another standout weekend of motorcycle racing at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão, with Italy’s Nicolo Bulega continuing his perfect start to the 2026 World Superbike season.